[DELPHI 11] : menu messed up when changing resolutions/DPI of monitor

[gioma 19]

Hi
I changed the screen resolution and the Delphi 11.2 menu got "messed up".

 

 

I tried to restart Delphi but nothing, now I think those positions and sizes are marked in some configuration file and there's no way to fix it dall'IDE.
Now the only way to work with it is to deactivate the various menus

 

How can I reset the menus positions/sizes ?

[programmerdelphi2k 237]

your profile IDE stay on : (try BACKUP it, and delete)

C:\Users\<<windows user>>\AppData\Roaming\Embarcadero\BDS\22.0

[gioma 19]

I tried, it has no effect.
I opened the files and there doesn't seem to be anything that leads back to those menus, sigh!

[programmerdelphi2k 237]

normally, I dont like how IDE show the menu default, then, I use "customize" right-click and readjust it... then, I save it using "View->Desktop-Save Desktop" or shortcut on IDE menu!

remember that you can use "....\bin\bds.exe /highdpi:unaware " command line for "UnAware" dpi changes!

[gioma 19]

I clicked on the reset button.. here's the result, the problem I don't think is related to the profile, but he changed a generic menu setting and now there's no way to get him to reset that!

[gioma 19]

I Have undocked the menus... this is the result.. @#!@@

 

[programmerdelphi2k 237]

look, RAD 11.x use new IDE designer using "delphi" components (if I dont wronged... TControlList to create a menus), then, I have some bugs too! same that in FULLHD only, for example, if you try manipulate your "float-menus" for example drag'n'drop, many times ... sometimes, happens a infinity looping and you can the "menus..." rolling on screen... it's crazy... then, my tip it's "not redefine it, but re-adjust it manually ... save your desktop again... close IDE!  (IDE save re-save your desktop again each "exit"!

 

 

 

[programmerdelphi2k 237]

try create a new "session for your IDE" using the param "R" on BDS.exe command-line to see if your new IDE is ok or not?

 

...\bin\bds.exe -r MyNewIDE     <<any name if you want>> 

 

you'll have a new setup on:

C:\Users\<<user name>>\AppData\Roaming\Embarcadero\MyNewIDE

Registry: \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Embarcadero\MyNewIDE

Edited December 14, 2022 by programmerdelphi2k

[gioma 19]

8 minutes ago, programmerdelphi2k said:

look, RAD 11.x use new IDE designer using "delphi" components (if I dont wronged... TControlList to create a menus), then, I have some bugs too! same that in FULLHD only, for example, if you try manipulate your "float-menus" for example drag'n'drop, many times ... sometimes, happens a infinity looping and you can the "menus..." rolling on screen... it's crazy... then, my tip it's "not redefine it, but re-adjust it manually ... save your desktop again... close IDE!  (IDE save re-save your desktop again each "exit"!

 

 

 

The problem is that it won't let me do anything, because the menus changed size and that thing is not manually editable.

[programmerdelphi2k 237]

try my tip above!

[gioma 19]

7 minutes ago, programmerdelphi2k said:

try create a new "session for your IDE" using the param "R" on BDS.exe command-line to see if your new IDE is ok or not?

 

...\bin\bds.exe -r MyNewIDE     <<any name if you want>> 

yes, it works, but it doesn't load any components that I have already installed and have to recompile the "world".

[gioma 19]

In the new session ignore all the components you have installed, even the Delphi patch is no longer installed.

[gioma 19]

Awesome bug that is wasting me a lot of time..and the patches come out ONE every year!!! Very disappointed with this..

[programmerdelphi2k 237]

yes! this is expected .. as is another session, like a new user on MSWindows or any OS!!!

now try compare the setup files, for example, using "Edit -> Compare - Beyond Compare" tools!  see the differences...

[gioma 19]

56 minutes ago, programmerdelphi2k said:

yes! this is expected .. as is another session, like a new user on MSWindows or any OS!!!

now try compare the setup files, for example, using "Edit -> Compare - Beyond Compare" tools!  see the differences...

now I try to discover in that folder which is the file that regulates the positions of that menu

[gioma 19]

I've opened them all and none seem to have those settings!
I wrote to Embarcadero, let's see what they reply.

[gioma 19]

Form Embarcadero Support:

 

1) make sure the IDE is shutdown
2) run regedit
3) go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Embarcadero\BDS\22.0\Toolbars
4) you should see an entry "Version" it is a DWORD change it to zero (aka 0).

 

Solved!

[programmerdelphi2k 237]

Is it working now?

[gioma 19]

5 minutes ago, programmerdelphi2k said:

Is it working now?

of course

[programmerdelphi2k 237]